Kia Sportage: Air cleaner
Element replacement Have the air cleaner element checked and replaced in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
NOTICE Do not drive with the air cleaner removed; this will result in excessive engine wear.
CAUTION - Engine Driving without an air cleaner encourages backfiring, which could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Lubricants and fluids
Checking the washer fluid level The reservoir is translucent so that you can
check the level with a quick visual inspection. Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if ...
Climate control air filter
The climate control air filter installed behind the glove box filters the dust
or other pollutants that come into the vehicle from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system. If ...
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Owner checks and services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided i ...
Fuses
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by fuses.
This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fu ...
DVD Distortion
Video distortion can occur when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios,
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile faxes, or walkie talkies.
It might be necessary to turn off ...
